Senior Accountant

North Sails Apparel; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

International environment

Collaborative team culture

Career development opportunities

Ownership and accountability culture

Descrizione del lavoro

North Sails Apparel in Milano, Italy, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting activities, support month-end and year-end closings, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting and several years of international experience, strong knowledge of IFRS/applicable standards, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; English skills required.

Competenze

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Several years of general accounting experience in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting statutory audits is a plus.
• Good command of English.

Mansioni

• Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations and adjusting entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes with deadlines.
• Perform intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and accuracy of records.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in statutory financial statements and tax compliance.
• Collaborate with internal departments on accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Conoscenze

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Intercompany reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's or higher in Accounting/Finance/Business

Strumenti

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Reports To: Accounting and Reporting Manager

Scope of the Role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's general ledger, supporting statutory compliance and delivering timely financial reporting. The role contributes to maintaining strong financial controls, supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing general accounting activities, supporting financial closings, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Perform intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of accounting records.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment of business transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• Integrity, confidentiality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in General Accounting within an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience supporting statutory audits is considered a strong advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an international and dynamic company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.
• The chance to contribute to the optimization of financial processes and be involved in cross-functional projects.
• Professional development opportunities within an international Finance organization.
• A culture that encourages ownership, accountability and continuous learning.

North Sails Apparel is an equal opportunity employer. We value and welcome applications from people of all gender, religion, gender identity or expression, race, sexual orientation, civil status, national origin, disability, or age.

About North Sails Apparel

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF THE OCEAN.

In 1957, North Sails founder Lowell North set out to make the best racing sails the world had ever seen. He succeeded and went on to reshape sailing altogether. Lowell's enduring legacy is the combination of leading-edge technology and high-performance materials, which defined the first apparel collection that launched in 1989. Today, for Performance Apparel the singular goal is to make the best foul weather gear on the planet, while the Lifestyle Collections bring the spirit of the ocean to shore and city. As part of our journey to becoming an Ocean Positive brand, we strive to use environmentally responsible materials that strike the balance between sustainability, functionality, and purpose, so we can plot - and steer - the course to a cleaner, healthier ocean, and preserve it for future generations.